Sec. 1.6. (a) The commission shall adopt building rules regarding installation of audio frequency induction loop systems and beacon positioning systems in Class 1 structures located in a first or second class city after June 30, 2020.

     (b) The rules adopted under this section must:

(1) require that a person performing new construction must consider the installation of:

(A) an audio frequency induction loop system as part of any public address system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and

(B) a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;

(2) require that a person performing any major alteration of an existing facility’s public address system must consider the installation of:

(A) an audio frequency induction loop system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and

(B) a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;

(3) require that a person performing new construction or any major alteration of an existing facility’s public address system under subdivision (1) or (2) must solicit:

(A) at least one (1) bid for the installation of an audio frequency induction loop system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and

(B) at least one (1) bid for the installation of a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;

(4) adopt American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for audio frequency induction loop system installation, maintenance, and performance; and

(5) develop standards for installation and maintenance of a beacon positioning system.

As added by P.L.200-2019, SEC.1.